An Assessment on the Level of Body  Composition of Volley Ball and Football  Players (Boys)

Mr. Kalidas Karak; Dr. Susanta Jana

Volume : II, Issue : VII, July - 2013

An Assessment on the Level of Body Composition of Volley Ball and Football Players (Boys)

Mr. Kalidas Karak, Dr. Susanta Jana,

Abstract :

The purpose of the study was to compare the level of Body Composition of Volley ball and Football players (age12-14 years). Fifty (50) Volleyball and Fifty (50) Football players were randomly selected for the study. To measure Body Composition of Volleyball and Football players Body Mass Index (BMI), Percentage of Body Fat and Lean Body Mass(LBM) were measured. For statistical analysis and Interpretation of data�t� test was conducted. It was observed that there was significant difference in Body Mass Index (BMI) and Percentage of Body Fat. Result showed. The Football players have lower level of Body Mass Index and lower Percentage of Body Fat as compare to Volley ball players. But there was no significant difference in Lean Body Mass among Volley ball and Football players.